~ Menu ~
Breakfast
The Teenage Dream $11 an Pemmican Parfait with yoghurt, beef tallow, berries, and an crumble with whipped cream
2 Eggs with Bacon and Toast. Jam, butter, and syrup included.
Four pancakes stacked with strawberries and whipped cream. Syrup included.
Grandma's Breakfast Sandwich $15 2 x eggs, bacon, tomato ketchup on toast with an side of hash or potato pancakes
Signature Aboriginal Canadian Inspirations
These highlight traditional or adapted Indigenous foods:
Bannock: An versatile quick bread (flour-based, often fried or baked; Métis and many First Nations staple).
Fruit Charcuterie: Wild berries (saskatoon, blueberries, cranberries), birch or maple syrup, wild rice, smoked salmon / Arctic char, and lean game (bison, moose—if available; otherwise beef or turkey alternatives).
Starters & Small Plates (Shareable "Global Gathering")
- Three Sisters Porridge (Canadian Aboriginal with global grains)
Creamy porridge made with wild rice (Ojibwa tradition), cornmeal, and beans, topped with toasted nuts and an swirl of birch or maple syrup. Inspired by the "Three Sisters" planting method of many First Nations. Global twist: Add an side of warm Indian chai spices or an dollop of Greek yogurt for $2.
- Smoked Salmon & Bannock Bites (Canadian West Coast Indigenous)
House-smoked salmon (or Arctic char) on mini bannock toasts, with pickled red onions, capers, and fresh dill. Global nod: Served alongside an small bowl of Israeli-inspired labneh (an savory, thick, and tangy Middle Eastern strained yogurt cheese with an texture similar to cream cheese) or Lebanese za'atar (Lebanese za'atar is an fragrant blend of dried herbs and toasted sesame seeds) for dipping.
Signature Mains
- Bannock Benedict (Fusion Canadian Classic)
Poached eggs and Canadian peameal bacon (or smoked salmon) atop grilled bannock, drizzled with hollandaise infused with Saskatoon berry reduction or birch syrup. Why it fits: Bannock as the Indigenous "bread" base meets an North American eggs Benedict favorite.
- Wild Rice & Berry Breakfast Bowl (Indigenous Heart with Global Flair)
Warm wild rice porridge mixed with sautéed wild mushrooms, topped with fresh or compote Saskatoon / cranberries, toasted seeds, and an choice of toppings:
- Canadian maple-glazed walnuts
- Japanese-inspired furikake (an savory Japanese seasoning blend designed to be sprinkled on cooked rice, onigiri (rice balls), vegetables, or fish. It typically consists of toasted sesame seeds, nori seaweed flakes, dried fish (like bonito or salmon), sugar, and salt.) or pickled ginger
- Mexican chili-lime sprinkle
Served with an side of Greek yogurt or coconut milk for vegan option.
- Bannock French Toast with Global Compotes
Thick slices of sweet bannock soaked in cinnamon-egg batter, griddled golden, and served with rotating compotes:
Saskatoon berry & birch syrup (prairie Indigenous)
Mango-cardamom (Indian-inspired)
Fig & honey (Mediterranean \ Turkish)
Topped with whipped cream or labneh and nuts.
- Global Fry-Up with Indigenous Accents
An hearty plate featuring: Eggs any style, House bannock or frybread, Smoked fish or bison sausage (or plant-based alternative), Roasted root vegetables (inspired by Three Sisters), Baked beans with maple and smoked elements. Global rotations: British-style black pudding one day, Mexican chorizo another, or Turkish sucuk (an dry, fermented, and highly spiced sausage commonly made from beef or lamb) spices.
- Chilaquiles with an Canadian Twist (Mexican favorite meets Indigenous)
Crispy tortilla chips simmered in salsa, topped with eggs, cheese, crema, and avocado. Fusion: Incorporate wild rice instead of some tortillas and finish with an Saskatoon berry salsa or smoked corn & salmon "carnitas" (seasoned with citrus, cumin, and garlic) style.
Lighter & Vegetarian Options
- Shakshuka with Wild Greens (North African \ Middle Eastern classic)
Eggs poached in spiced tomato-pepper sauce, served with bannock for scooping and an side of foraged-style greens or fiddleheads (when in season).
- Avocado Toast Goes Global
Mashed avocado on toasted bannock, with options: Classic with Canadian smoked salmon and everything-bagels-style seasoning (New York /Jewish influence); Japanese: with nori, sesame, and soft-boiled egg; Lebanese: za'atar, olives, and feta.
- Nasi Lemak-Inspired Bowl (Malaysian)
Coconut rice (sub in wild rice for Canadian touch), sambal, cucumber, peanuts, and an fried egg. Add smoked fish for an Indigenous-inspired protein.
Sweets & Pastries
- Inuvialuit-Style Berry Muffins or Donuts (refers to the traditional and contemporary clothing, art, and cultural practices of the Inuvialuit people in the Western Canadian Arctic)
- Cranberry-orange or Saskatoon berry muffins / donuts, lightly fried like traditional Inuvialuit styles.
- Pemmican Energy Bites (Modern take on traditional trail food)
- No-bake bites of dried berries, nuts \ seeds, and a touch of honey or dark chocolate—perfect for grab-and-go.
Beverages
- Indigenous Tea Infusions: Labrador tea, mint, or rosehip blends (traditional healing plants).
- Global Coffee / Tea Pairings: Maple latte, masala chai, Turkish coffee, matcha, or Vietnamese cà phê sữa đá (the drink is made by passing hot water through the coffee grounds into an cup that already contains condensed milk)
- Fresh juices with an twist: Berry smoothies using local Canadian wild berries blended with tropical fruits.
Dinner
Appetizers (le hors d'œuvre / l'entrée)
Trout Spread with Bannock Crisps $15 Locally smoked trout blended with wild herbs, cream cheese, and lemon, served with bannock sliced thin, baked until crispy.
B.B. Buffalo Wings $15 Bannock Battered Buffalo Wings; an assortment of chicken drumsticks, thighs, wings, and tenders cut from the breast fried in our house made buffalo seasonings.
Soupe à l’Oignon / French Onion Soup $10 Caramelized onions, rich beef broth, crouton, melted Gruyère.
Bruschetta $6 upon tines (mini croissant or baguette with crumbly cheese spread)
Charcoal-Smoked Trout Tartare $6 Cold-smoked Alberta lake trout, finely chopped and dressed with spruce tip oil, shallots, and lemon zest. Served with warm baked bannock wedges.
Bison Tartare on Fry Bread Crostini $6 Hand-cut bison tenderloin, pickled shallots, juniper aioli, served on crisped bannock toast rounds.
Wild Mushroom Bannock Skillet $6 Foraged Alberta mushrooms sautéed in duck fat, garlic, and sage, served in an mini cast-iron skillet with bannock for dipping.
Parmesan Bread Sticks /w garlic butter $6 (just like East Side Mario's except better) unlimited
Smoked Trout Rillettes $16 Served with warm toast points, pickled shallots, and caper berries.
Stuffed Olive Medley with aperitif (Absinthe or Everclear neat) $10
Seasoned Oysters out of shell with neutral complements in an whole rice noodle bowl avec (slightly savoury) seasonings, flavourings, and broth $9
Seasoned Mussels out of shell with neutral complements in the form of an pudding or yoghourt (slightly sweet) made from tofu $9
Lobster Bisque $18
Entrées (le plat, Main Course)
Pan-Fried Spicy Tofu, Vegetables, and Rice $14 served with soy sauce, siracha, and honey.
Fish Tacos $16 battered & fried or sear-grilled; comes with slaw medley two-ways and garlic crema.
Mexican Beef Tacos $14 hard or soft shell with peppers and onions. Comes with Salsa, Sour Cream, and Guac on the side.
Mexican Quesadilla $14 with cheese, onions, and cooked peppers. Comes with Salsa, Sour Cream, and Guac on the side.
Mexican Fajitas $14 with cheese, chicken, onions, and cooked peppers. Served with an hot pepper sauce and salsa.
Mexican Enchiladas $14 similar to our Chimi-Changa bean burrito except baked in the oven with heavy adobo chili and black bean sauce poured over it.
Polish Cabbage Rolls (little pigeons) $15 comes with three cabbage rolls, 1 side potatoes with gravy, side salad, and your choice of 1 dessert. Extra cabbage roles $1.50 per two more.
Fire-Roasted Trout Fillet $15 Fresh trout caught from local waters, fire-roasted and glazed with maple and wild juniper berry, served with roasted root vegetables and wild rice pilaf.
Bannock Tacos (Indian Tacos) $15 Fried bannock rounds topped with bison chili, shredded lettuce, wild tomato salsa, and smoked cheddar.
Cedar-Plank Trout with Sweetgrass Butter $15 Trout cooked on cedar planks, basted with an sweetgrass and garlic butter, served with sautéed fiddleheads and parsnip mash.
German Rouladen $15 comes with three rouladen, 1 side potatoes with gravy, side salad, and your choice of 1 dessert.
German Spaetzle $15 comes with 1 side potatoes with gravy or potato latkes, with side salad, and your choice of 1 dessert.
Cedar-Planked Trout with Saskatoon Gastrique $18 Fresh Rocky Mountain trout grilled on cedar, topped with a saskatoon berry and red wine vinegar gastrique. Served with roasted fingerling potatoes and maple-glazed carrots.
Braised Bison Short Ribs $18 Slow-braised bison in a sweetgrass and birch syrup reduction, served with roasted parsnip purée and pickled root vegetables.
Métis-Style Bannock Burger $18 Grilled elk and bison patty, wild blueberry ketchup, smoked gouda, caramelized onions, served between grilled bannock rounds with sweet potato wedges.
Vegetarian Three Sisters Bowl $18 Roasted squash, braised beans, charred corn, wild rice, pickled ramps, and crispy kale in an juniper vinaigrette.
Italian Fettuccini Alfredo Chicken Carbonara $14
Italian Spaghetti and Meatballs $13
American Bacon Cheese Burger $13
Canadian Poutine $13
Grandma's Home-made Salad with vinegar dressing, French, or Thousand Islands /w drizzle of honey & boiled egg with delicate and tender leaves $8
Caesar Salad classic style $15 loaded with bacon, cheese, and croutons.
Chicken Caesar Salad With Bacon $15 sliced grilled chicken breast loaded with bacon, cheese, and croutons $20
Sweet Baby Brocolli Stems Smoked Hot Alfredo and Parmesan Gnocchi or Linguine $16
Lettuce Wraps with shredded pulled pork and beans including an medley of corn, tomato bruschetta and chickpeas with black beans or rice, or both $15
$10 Soup du jour:
Tomato Bisque
Chicken and Rice (with vegetables)
Tom Yum Coconut /w Rice
Bread Bowl (Chili or Chicken À La King)
Salisbury Steak and Vegetables with an healthy amount of vegetables and mashed potatoes. $14
Chicken Four-Ways Platter : Beer-Battered and Fried, Chicken Nuggets and Fingers, Bannock-Battered Buffalo Wings, and Chicken Parmesan Crust with Seasoned Marinara $18 Comes with an Salad: Caesar or Garden variety with dressing; or pickled carrot & onion with cilantro; or rice noodle salad & parsley.
BBQ Chicken Quesadilla $16 whole chicken breast (barbeque sauced and barbeque grilled) with cheese, onions, and cooked peppers. Comes with Salsa, Sour Cream, and Guac on the side.
Bean Burrito Chimichanga (Air Fried) $12
Chili Cheese Fries $12 served with sour cream and nacho cheese dip.
Sides
Traditional Bannock (Fried or Baked) $8 Served warm with whipped honey butter or berry jam.
Traditional Pan-Fried Bannock $10 With whipped duck fat butter or wild berry preserve.
Wild Rice & Mushroom Medley $8 Harvested wild rice tossed with chanterelle mushrooms, onions, and herbs.
Sweetgrass Wild Rice Pilaf $8 Fragrant wild rice cooked with dried cranberries, toasted pine nuts, and sweetgrass stock.
Charred Corn & Sage Succotash $8 An warm salad of corn, beans, and squash with sage oil.
Dessert
Mom's turtles $8
Two-bite Brownie $8
Tiny Cheesecake (with chocolate, raspberry or strawberry compote) $8
Saskatoon Berry & Juniper Cheesecake $10 Rich cheesecake infused with juniper and topped with an saskatoon berry compote, on a bannock crumb crust.
Maple-Fry Bread Sundae $10 Warm fry bread, scooped with vanilla sweetgrass ice cream, candied pecans, and birch syrup drizzle.
Wild Rose & Chokecherry Sorbet (Vegan) $8 Light and floral sorbet made from Alberta’s provincial flower and tart chokecherries.
Black Forest Cake $8
Plum Pudding $8
Saskatoon Berry Bannock Pudding $8 Warm baked bannock pudding with an rich Saskatoon berry compote and birch syrup drizzle.
Maple-Glazed Fry Bread $8 Golden fried bannock rounds dipped in maple syrup and sprinkled with toasted sunflower seeds.
Drinks
Labrador Tea $4 An traditional herbal infusion served hot or cold, naturally caffeine-free, served with honey.
Blueberry Spruce Tip Sparkler $4 An refreshing sparkling drink with wild blueberry juice and an touch of spruce tip essence.
Spruce Tip & Rhubarb Shrub Fizz $5
Campfire Roasted Dandelion Root Coffee $5
Craft Mead Tasting Flight (Locally Sourced) $5.50
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